RATIOS • Rescue Awareness Tracking Identification Outreach SafetySt. Louis, Missouri • Serving families, caregivers, schools & first responders
Community safety starts before an emergency.

Every Person Deserves to Be Found.

RATIOS provides identification resources, safety education, recovery tools, and community awareness for individuals who may be at risk of wandering, elopement, abandonment, or difficulty communicating during an emergency.

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RATIOS stands for
Rescue • Awareness • Tracking • Identification • Outreach • Safety
250–500First-year community reach goal
1:1Every person is one of one
4Core focus areas: families, schools, first responders, caregivers
100%Centered on dignity, safety, and compassion
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Why RATIOS exists

Built from a real moment that could have ended differently.

RATIOS was inspired after founder Desirae Grissom’s husband encountered a non-verbal adult with Down syndrome who was wandering alone. That moment showed how quickly a person can become vulnerable when they cannot clearly communicate their name, needs, location, or caregiver information.

RATIOS was created to close that gap with practical identification tools, caregiver support, awareness campaigns, and training that helps communities respond with urgency and respect.

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What we do

Safety resources for real families and real-life emergencies.

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Identification & Safety Kits

Personalized tools that help families prepare critical identifying information before a person goes missing or needs help.

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Wandering Prevention

Education for caregivers, schools, and community partners on elopement risks, response planning, and safety habits.

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Ready, Set, Save!

A one-day BLS and emergency readiness program designed for children, adults, families, and community groups.

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Caregiver Support

Compassionate guidance for families caring for loved ones with developmental, cognitive, or communication needs.

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School & Community Outreach

Presentations, awareness tables, and safety education for schools, campuses, neighborhoods, and organizations.

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First Responder Awareness

Resources that help responders understand communication barriers, sensory needs, and family reunification priorities.

Our commitment

Inclusive, practical, and community-rooted.

For people with disabilities

Including individuals with Down syndrome, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, communication disabilities, and other support needs.

For cognitive conditions

Including older adults experiencing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, confusion, or memory-related wandering risks.

For vulnerable moments

Including emergencies, elopement, abandonment, getting lost, sensory overwhelm, or inability to communicate safely.